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Max Kahan

Python Developer Advocate

Max is a Python Developer Advocate and Software Engineer who's interested in communications APIs, machine learning, developer experience and dance! His training is in Physics, but now he works on open-source projects and makes stuff to make developers' lives better.

November 15, 2024

Vonage Python SDK v4 is Now Live!

Version 4 of the Vonage Python SDK is here! A full redesign with new enhancements—learn more and try it today!

November 7, 2023

Python Environment Variables (Env Vars): A Primer

Find out everything you need to know about Python environment variables, including how to set them, get them, and store them.

October 30, 2023

Removing Python's GIL: It's Happening!

Discover how PEP 703 is set to remove Python's GIL, unlocking better performance and concurrency for developers!

October 19, 2023

Use Mutation Testing to Improve Your Software Engineering Skills!

Code coverage is great, but mutation testing is better. Watch the video to improve your coding skills and seamlessly integrate it into your CI/CD pipeline.

October 4, 2023

3 Ways to Make HTTP Calls with Python Requests (Beginner to Advanced)

Learn how to use Python's Requests module to make HTTP requests, then level up your skills by using sessions and HTTP adapters to make calls!

Version 2 of the Vonage Number Insight API Is Now in Beta!

Use the new Number Insight v2 API to check for fraudulent numbers.

December 8, 2022

Improve Your Software Project - Part Three: Next Level Enhancements

Want to update an old project? This will help!

November 28, 2022

Improve Your Software Project - Part Two: Making Changes

Want to update an old project? This will help!

November 15, 2022

Improve Your Software Project - Part One: Understanding a Codebase

Want to update an old project? This will help!